Pastor - Rev. Kirsten Barlow

Rev. Kirsten Barlow is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church.  Kirsten comes to Fort Lupton from Colorado Springs where she was the Associate Pastor at Sunrise United Methodist Church for seven years.  Prior to being called to full-time ministry, Kirsten had a career in banking and also worked for the non-profit organization Up with People.  She believes these experiences gave her helpful skills for the ministry.  A graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky, she has a passion for helping people to encounter the transformational power of Jesus Christ in their lives.  Kirsten and her husband, Tom (also an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church), have a heart for rescued dogs and their special needs.  Their current rescued Sheltie, Tigger, is one of those special needs dogs that has found her way into their hearts.

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Church Administrator - Gwen Ceretto

As Church Administrator, Gwen  coordinates daily office operations, including ordering supplies, coordinating volunteers, applies for grants,  assists the persons needing assistance through ACLCL, producing the weekly bulletin, managing office equipment, assisting with mailings and building administration and manages the church calendar.  She also provides administrative support to church personnel.

Gwen's favorite thing to do is spend time with her family.  She is married to Mike and mom to Corey and Chris.

Gwen is in the office Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 12:00 noon.

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Children and Youth Ministry - Wendy Sarazen

I am Wendy Sarazen the Children and Youth Ministries Director at the First United Methodist Church of Fort Lupton.  I have been a youth group leader, Sunday school teacher and also had the pleasure of teaching Christian Life Club, CLC for a short time before my employment at the church.  Knowing and understanding how important it is for our children and youth to have a better understanding of their Christian faith, has led me to take my job very serious.  I would like to see that our children and youth learn and understand the importance of not only being a Christian but what it truly means to live as one, so they are able to take it out into our community.  This is very important to me and even a bigger priority when I think of how many children and youth who have no positive loving Christian role model in their life. My hope is that we can be that for each and every one of them.  To me it doesn’t matter if I see them only at youth group, CLC or Sunday school just as long as I see them and they know they are loved just as they are!

In His Love,            Wendy Sarazen

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Treasurer - Jim Bangert

Jim has been the church's treasurer since November 2010.  As church treasurer Jim disburse all funds received into the church treasury in a responsible and organized manner, with funds identified and bills paid when due, so that the ministry of the congregation can be effective.

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Keyboardist - Carol McDermott

Carol brings her muscial talents to the church.  She is the chairperson of the Worship Committee where she organizes music for the Worship Service.

Her gifts of musicianship and balancing the instruments of organ, piano/keyboard help her to assist leading the congregation in worship; working incollaboration with the Pastoral Staff, the Choir, PraiseTeam and other musical ensembles.

Choir Director - Valerie Bertrand

Valerie develops, coordinates and administers an effective, well-rounded music program and provide leadership and supervision of professionals and volunteers involved in this ministry.

Nursery Supervisor - Jessie Chacon

Jessie provides a safe, secure, nurturing, clean and efficient care to our children.  His ministry responsibilities include playing with the children or directing their play, reading to them, praying with children, exhibiting patience and love, and relating the events of the day to the lesson and theme in words the child can understand.

I am 22 years old and I was born in Los Angeles, California. I have two younger brothers Steve and Christian Chacon. I enjoy doing anything outdoors. My hobbies include biking, jogging, and swimming when the time allows it. I also enjoy spending lots time with my family. I’m going to school to become an elementary school teacher because I feel fulfilled at the end of the day knowing that I helped a child grow.“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” -Albert Einstein

“Children I believe see and live life as if everything is a miracle.”
-Jesus Chacon

Nursery Attendant - Kira Norby

Kira assists in providing a safe, secure, nurturing, clean and efficient care to our children.  Her ministry responsibilities include playing with the children or directing their play, reading to them, praying with children, exhibiting patience and love, and relating the events of the day to the lesson and theme in words the child can understand.

Kira is the oldest of three girls.  She attends the Fort Lupton High School, where she is a junior.  Kira enjoys reading, art, music,heart for children and animals.  Kira is currently researching colleges in Colorado, as she plans to attend college after graduating from high school, in 2013.

Lay Leader - Dr. Marty McDermott

As Lay Leader's Marty's principle responsibility is to represent the laity of the church to the conference and district, to lead the laity of the congregation in planning and executing its mission and ministry, to interface between the Pastor, District Superintendent, and Bishop on the one hand and the lay leadership of the church on the other, and, if not independently appointed, to serve as a lay member of the Annual Conference.